Tangi by Witi Ihimaera

204 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Tangi is a poetic drama in prose, about a young man and his father. It is an account of death, but also an affirmation of life. Tangi describes simply and sincerely, the Maori values placed on life; and on aroha, love and sympathy for each other. 

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 83%
sad 83%
informative 50%
hopeful 33%
challenging 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.37

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